Technical Interpreting Services

Technical Interpreters

One of the most unique, and specialized fields in interpreting is that of technical interpreting. A technical interpreter is one who works at events where engineering, medical, or technical subject matter will be discussed. This subject matter can be extremely specific and difficult for the average person to understand and thus service from a specially trained technical interpreter is required. A technical interpreter is able to understand the advanced terminology used by various technical industries and is able to interpret them into the target language. Technical interpreters are increasingly needed in a large number of languages and technical interpreting it is becoming one of the fastest growing fields in today's global economy.

Qualifications for a Technical Interpreter

Having an educational and professional background in the sciences or engineering, in addition to a background in interpreting, is paramount for the interpreter's success. It is important for the technical interpreter to understand the subject matter of the speeches they are translating, as well as being fluent in the target language. Technical interpreters must be adept in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. Hiring an interpreter who isn't qualified can have serious consequences to the quality of an event or presentation especially in the wide variety of unique and complex fields and industries. Finding the right language service that has the leading technical interpreters who are properly educated in your field is essential when hosting a conference, meeting or event.

Technical Interpreting in the Business World

As a result of the massive diversity and advancing technology present in our business world, today's Global economy has more needs for technical interpreters in more languages than ever. Technical interpreting covers an incredibly broad area of subjects including communications, engineering manufacturing, IT, and medicine. In addition, technical interpreters are used for facility tours, meetings, conferences and presentations of all kinds. Technical interpreting work deals with very specific material that requires extensive knowledge and experience. Much of the language used in technical interpreting assignments is not part of the daily vocabulary having complete knowledge of the subject matter is paramount. In the technologically advanced and diverse business world we have today, it is essential to have precision, accuracy, and consistency in interpreting work. Technical interpreting work is known for being notoriously hard and the quality of their interpretations can bring success to the many technical conferences and events.

Your Local Interpreting Solutions

For over a quarter of a Century, American Language Services (ALS) has been a premier provider of technical interpreting services. We provide top quality services for a significant number of Major Corporations, Law Firms and Governmental Agencies in the domestic US market and abroad. We work around the world providing technical interpreting in all languages and written translations, transcriptions. The experienced staff at American Language Services has the experience and cutting edge technology to enable us to find the best qualified local interpreter in every language and location for whatever your assignment may be. American language Services can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-951-5020.